If you've been on the hunt for an action platformer that will seriously test your skills, then you might want to check out Imperfect Hero. The game was released this year in early access and has been received positively since, making the Top Three Trending list for Google Play in March and holding a strong 4.3/5 rating across both versions of the game.
In Imperfect Hero, you'll play as Beta, a robot who is being extensively trained to fight off an alien invasion that is imminent. The problem is, Beta is quite fragile, and once struck by any enemy or obstacle, you’ll find Beta in pieces.
That's definitely an issue when you're tasked with jumping, running and using power-ups to blast…

Hero collecting RPG Calibria: Crystal Guardians is going strong two months on from its launch on iOS and Android devices, and for newcomers to the fold, it’s helpful to understand how the game’s character tiers work before diving in head-first.
Each hero is assigned a star level of between one and six, but what does that mean? Well, one star or two-star heroes, such as Wood Elementals and Imps, are basically the "enhance food" for higher star level heroes, although they have their uses in the game’s early battles.
There are many useful assist type three-star heroes, while four-star heroes are the ones with lofty potential. You can train them up to lead your team and eve…

Hidden Survivor is an interesting blend of survival gameplay and fast-paced hide-and-seek arena battles. It pulls from a number of genres and other games to create something quite unique, and it's available right now for Android and iOS.
Your time will be split between the hide-and-seek matches and life back at the 'Sanctuary'. Here you'll work to keep your survivors healthy and happy, making sure they're well fed while gradually getting to know them better.One of the ways you can keep them strong is by upgrading your facilities, like the living quarters, lounge, garden, and bath house. Requisite items can be gathered during the arena battles.
If a survivor's hunger, thirst, or spirit hi…

Brawl Quest, the new game from Philippino studio ThinkBIT, offers a colourful take on arcade beat-‘em-ups. Now it’s out on Android and iOS, here are five excellent reasons to join in with its cartoon fisticuffs.
Cool visual style
Instead of going down the predictable pixel-art route, the developers have chosen a more slick, original visual style. The fighters are chunky, chibi-like and traditionally animated, with loads of entertaining attack moves and expressions to enjoy. It’s a lighthearted, modern take on the 2D brawler.
Fun, diverse locations
Brawl Quest takes you across all sorts of suitably seedy settings and run-down corners. Punch your way across thug-filled…

Over on Dragalia Lost's official Twitter account, we got our first look at the RPG's take on Monster Hunter's Rathalos. By taking part in the upcoming Dragalia Lost x Monster Hunter event, you'll be able to add the terrifying dragon to your team.
Rathalos is coming to the world of #DragaliaLost! Here's a picture of the 3D model for Rathalos, who you can form a pact with during the event. We'll keep sharing info leading up to the event, so keep an eye out, and please look forward to it!#MonsterHunter pic.twitter.com/TUU922eSAF
— Dragalia Lost (@DragaliaLostApp) January 16, 2020
The crossover is planned to launch later this month, and it'll add boss fights inspired by Capcom'…

Pre-registration for The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross has finally opened, and it sounds like we now have a more solid idea of when it'll launch. As first reported by Gamer Braves, the game's App Store page lists the intended release date as March 31st, giving players over two months to pre-register for handy rewards.
Grand Cross is a turn-based RPG that sees you utilising skill synthesis to battle enemies and master its "dynamic combat system". Skills with the same star rank can be placed together to boost their overall power. You'll also have a number of ultimate moves at your disposal to turn the tide of battle. The combat generally aims to be versatile and open to player experimentatio…

illo: Help the Armadillo Escape is a newly released runner from Spanish indie developer Mar Carballo. It sees you playing as a highflying armadillo, who escapes the back of a poacher's van to begin a globetrotting adventure.
You'll see a variety of beautiful locations on your trip, including Zarautz, Madrid, Bilbao, and Piravik in Norway. Gameplay is a mix of fast-paced platforming and intense runner action, with you having to avoid touching the ground at all costs. As you progress, you'll unlock new skills and upgrades with which to traverse the environment.
I really like its distinctive aesthetic and general art design, though I have to wonder if we'll see more colours other than blue…

We've known for a while that Playdigious and Motion Twin's Dead Cells would eventually be making its way over to Android, but we now have a slightly firmer idea of when it'll launch. In a comment reply to a Touch Arcade tweet, Playdigious confirmed that the port will arrive in Q3 2020.
The team is also working to put out a content update for the mobile version, though its release date is still unknown. As expected, the iOS and Android ports will eventually resemble the PC and console versions in terms of content.
Android version will be out Q3 2020. We are also working on content update but do not have a timing to share at the moment. Ultimately we will catch-up with Console/PC versions.…

Please, Touch the Artwork is an intriguing puzzler from developer Studio Waterzooi. What makes it stand out is that its minigames are each themed around a specific painting or art movement.
The initial three will draw from the work of Piet Mondrian, known for being one of the pioneers of abstract art. The first puzzle is inspired by Mondrian's 'Composition with Red Blue and Yellow'.
It's described by the developer as a game of trial and error, where you'll gradually work to understand its rules. This is intended as a metaphor for the creative process, with the artist trialling different techniques before eventually landing on a satisfying result.
It all looks very stylish and different,…

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Save the Turtles! is a cute but tricky game about skillfully removing plastics from a fast-moving body of water. It comes to us from indie developer Philip Pounds, whose first game, Blackhole Falling!, was a platformer of sorts about guiding your dinky avatar out of a black hole.
Philip's latest game boasts an appealing pixel art aesthetic inspired by the 16-bit era. Its soundtrack is pretty chilled, with the intended vibe being South Florida/Key West, which I think it achieves rather well.
Gameplay sees you tapping your screen to remove plastics from the water, and your score will contin…

Developer Createlex's Dark Souls-inspired hack-and-slash, Ria, has today received a sizable new update that adds fresh content and makes some small improvements. If you missed it at launch, it's a skill-based action game set in a fantasy world of gods and nightmarish monsters.
You're tasked with felling bosses and other enemies using a variety of combat abilities and moves. It's said to be fairly tricky, with death arriving quickly for those not capable of dodging and timing attacks effectively. Thankfully, you'll have some helpful upgrades to rely on that should hopefully make some of the tougher encounters a little easier.
The game's latest update adds a handful of new maps to explore…

Untold RPG is a promising text-based adventure RPG first spotted by Alpha Beta Gamer.
The trailer tells us that it's set in a dark fantasy world, where "disciples of ancient gods wage war in the shadows while rising city-states clash in pursuit of power". After it's done setting the scene, the teaser shows us a brief bit of text-based gameplay.
You'll first wake up on a deserted beach, then have to set about finding yourself some equipment in order to stay alive. There's a traditional levelling system, enemies to fight, and tough choices to make along the way.
UNTOLD - a text-based mobile RPG. Now with a trailer!The story takes place in a dark fantasy world, rife with conflict. Danger l…

NetEase's fun, anime-inspired Super Mecha Champions has added a new character as part of its latest update.
Mila is voiced by Yui Makino of Gundam Build Fighters Try and Tsubasa Chronicle fame. Sure, she might not appear particularly threatening, but she packs a devastating punch with her heavy armour mecha by her side.
The Christmas update turns the SMC battlefield into a winter wonderland. The Caramel and Doomlight are now looking all festive, and you can also expect to see new skins for Mira and Joanna.
The biggest addition here might be the new Training Ground mode. This lets you get some pre-battle training in using any of the mechas, guns, or weapons you want. It gives you a chanc…

This here is part 2 of our "ten great games you might have missed in 2019" feature. Here's part 1 in case you missed it.
Astrologaster
Astrologaster is among the most unique and surprisingly funny games of 2019. It tells the tale of real-life occultist Simon Foreman, who attempted to diagnose and cure old-timey London residents of their various ailments using astrology. Its choice-based gameplay is simple and fun, but it's the writing and voice acting that makes Astrologaster an easy recommendation.
Knights and Slimes
Knight and Slimes is a smart roguelike platformer which takes the humble slime and turns it into one of the best video game enemies of the year. Hitting a slime with your…

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is arguably one of Nintendo's best mobile games to date, largely thanks to its regular updates and events. The latest to come along is its festive New Year content drop, which adds some decent prizes to collect.
2019 is coming to an end, and with these New Year, New You! Gifts you can get signs, hats, and other items for ringing in 2020. You can only get them until Jan. 8, so don't delay! pic.twitter.com/VpoR7X3Luv
— Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp (@Pocket_Camp) 26 December 2019
All you'll have to do is log in daily to unlock the rewards, which include hats, signs, and other cosmetics. The event is set to run until January 8th, giving you two weeks of…